This is not a contract. It is a delivery arrangement
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier said during question period in the Commons.
She said thatNo cash deal
Part of this arrangement binds Ottawa to this consultancy.
” This is a pre-selection. […] This is a long-term practice that saves the government money and time. »
She pointed out Hundreds of suppliers
entered into a similar arrangement with the Govt.
Explanations
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) said in a written statement to Radio-CanadaIt is not a contract. Rather, it is a declaration that McKinsey & Company qualifies as a supplier under the supply arrangement. This choice does not guarantee him the character of a mandate. A value of zero ($0) indicates that the delivery arrangement is not a contract and is not guaranteed [pas] Assignment of a mandate. To get one, the company must submit a bid.
And add: The specified date is the expiry date of the distribution arrangement. The year 2100 is typically used for this type of arrangement because it helps prevent our system from inadvertently terminating the delivery arrangement.
Later in the evening, Anthony Housefather, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Supply, clarified that the arrangement would not last for 81 years.
The duration of the supply arrangements is from the date of award until December 31, 2100 or until Canada elects to re-tender or determines that it is no longer required.
he wrote on Twitter.
He pointed out that a similar time frame was cited in the case by Ottawa All suppliers
containing arrangements
.
[Cela] It does not impose any obligation on the government to purchase goods or services
And Mr Housefather argued.
On Monday, Bloc Québécois MP Julie Vignola noted Open contract
More than 81 years later, by asking one of the first witnesses to be heard in the context of a parliamentary inquiry into contracts awarded by Ottawa to McKinsey.
We asked Amanda Clark, an associate professor at Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration, what, in her view, justifies a deal that has lasted so long.
Sometimes, in 81 years, I can’t believe we can’t have experts [à l’interne]
she commented.
Mrs. Clark said the idea of such a deal had occurred to him scandalous
. Award Notification Agreement
Ms. Vignola mentioned that it is available online.
Under the title Contracts awarded
A human readable notice will appear stating that this contract is for computer professional services. Next to the note Total contract value
Calculate the amount of $0.
Our government will continue to maintain the highest standards of openness, transparency and fiscal accountability.
Mrs. Fortier concluded.
Parliamentary inquiry continues
Bloc Québécois MP Jean-Denis Caron was not convinced by the explanation given by the president of the Treasury Board.
” No matter which party rules here, no matter what the voters choose, McKinsey is going to be here. [en 2100] Under contract or under arrangement – as the Minister says – without any specific mandate. Is this what we want in a democracy? »
A parliamentary inquiry into the contracts awarded to McKinsey, chaired by the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Evaluations, will continue in the coming days. On Wednesday, the company’s former boss, Dominic Barton, will appear.
Over the past few weeks, Ottawa’s huge expenses have been revealed, particularly by Radio-Canada.. According to Public Services and Procurement Canada, these are $116.8 million since 2015.
Contractual data freezes are legal and subject to change
had explained PSPC In a written statement last week.
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